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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.89, 2,768.84 and 750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.89, 2,768.84 and 750 is: 1,125

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.89 : 2,768.84 = 750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.89/2,768.84 = 750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.89x = 2,768.84 × 750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.89x = 2,076,626.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,626.25/1,845.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125

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